* Germany: Germany was defeated and unconditionally surrendered on May 8, 1945. The country was divided into four occupation zones by the Allies, and East and West Germany were established as separate states in 1949.
* Italy: Italy surrendered to the Allies on September 8, 1943, and the country was divided into two states: the Italian Social Republic in the north, which was controlled by the Nazis, and the Kingdom of Italy in the south, which was controlled by the Allies. Italy was reunified in 1946.
* Japan: Japan surrendered to the Allies on September 2, 1945, following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The country was occupied by the United States until 1952.
Allied Powers
* United States: The United States emerged from World War II as a global superpower. The country had a strong economy and a powerful military, and it played a leading role in the postwar reconstruction of Europe and Asia.
* Soviet Union: The Soviet Union also emerged from World War II as a global superpower. The country had a large army and a strong economy, and it competed with the United States for influence in the postwar world.
* United Kingdom: The United Kingdom was one of the major Allied Powers during World War II. The country played a leading role in the defeat of Germany and Japan, and it continued to be a major player in international affairs after the war.
* France: France was one of the major Allied Powers during World War II. The country was occupied by Germany for four years, but it was liberated by the Allies in 1944. France continued to be a major player in international affairs after the war.
The outcome of World War II had a profound impact on the world. The war resulted in the deaths of millions of people and the destruction of cities and infrastructure. It also led to the Cold War, a global conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union that lasted for decades.